2016 Triumph Thruxton Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Thruxton years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Triumph Thruxton. That is the most of any Thruxton model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (17 complaints, 81%), typically at around 2,875 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 21owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Triumph Thruxton problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 17 | 81% | 2,875 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 10% | 600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 14,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Triumph Thruxton recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton, 2016-2019 Thruxton R and 2020 Thruxton TFC motorcycles. The side stand spring may fracture, possibly allowing the side stand switch to activate and shut off the engine.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand spring, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 570.
Electrical system:software; engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton and Thruxton R motorcycles. The engine may stall if the throttle is open or closed quickly while the clutch lever is pulled in.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is 33.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Extended Stopping Distance (PE21017) — opened Jul 9, 2021, closed Jan 15, 2025.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
the front brakes are inconsistent when engaged. the first squeeze of the brakes are spongy and almost completely squeeze down and then subsequent braking with completely clamp in 1â. The problem does not go away even after bleeding the brakes. This has occurred since ownership of over 1 year. I…
The wire harness has torn under ignition. The traction control stops working, needles bounce, and at times will not start. The wire pulls when the handlebars are turned to the right. I brought it to Moto primo to have it fixed. There was a recall for this issue and they want to charge me over $700…
Brakes feel spongy or grinding at times. The grip on the front brakes is not good.
The front brake requires a first 'pump' to become effective. On subsequent application the brakes work as expected. After a short time I need to 'pump' the brake again (when first applying the brakes I can almost pull the lever to the grip). This is a known problem on many owner forums. Due to the…
Very time I push the front breaks, it feel spongy. First push the leveler goes almost all way down. It becomes more firm once you push it two or three time more, however, it vanishes after that. I took it to the dealer but they said that the breaks are working good. I have also changed the break…
Other Triumph Thruxton years
← 2014 Thruxton · 2017 Thruxton →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Thruxton | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Thruxton | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Thruxton | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 | 21 | 2 |
| 2014 Thruxton | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Thruxton | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Thruxton | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Thruxton | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Thruxton | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Triumph Thruxton?
Owners most often report service brakes, exterior lighting, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Triumph Thruxton?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Triumph Thruxton a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Thruxton model years, the 2016 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.